Philadelphia - March 14, 2007

Altered Face

ReFirme Skin Tightening Treatment

Remember the movie Altered States from the ’80s? The one where William Hurt took hallucinogens, got in a sensory deprivation tank, and changed his whole look? Yeah, those laser segues were the best.

Enter your own altered state with the ReFirme Skin Tightening Treatment at Rescue. It uses the newest technology in pulsed light therapy, and though there’s no sensory deprivation, you can enjoy all the zapping you like.

The machine penetrates the skin with brief blasts of light and radio frequency, stimulating the regeneration of collagen and elastin and making you appear youthful and happy. During a series of sessions, frown lines and crow’s-feet are ritualistically blitzed. (Beware: You might experience a mildly uncomfortable warming sensation in your face during the process.)

Afterward, you’ll have a new look.

But, thankfully, you’ll remain human.

Available at Rescue Rittenhouse Spa, 255 South 17th Street, mezzanine (215-772-2766 or rescuerittenhousespa.com).